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Re: PSU for digital modules

2002-12-20 by John Loffink

I did some in depth testing of noise induced by switching power supplies
just a few years ago. You do not want these anywhere near your audio
circuits, trust me. It won't damage your circuits, but you will get
nasty byproducts and degradation of your audio from the 80-120 KHz
switching spikes.

John Loffink
jloffink@...

> > What can be the bad effect from using a switched type PSU for
> >the BurstGen and the SuperPsycho?
>
> Mostly switchmodes are notorious for putting out noise, electrical,
> magnetic, and sound. They will not damage the synth modules.
>

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